Monday, April 28, 2008
Health Dept. Targets 17 Areas with High Fire Rates
The Allegheny County Health Department is offering free smoke alarms and giving priority to residents of 17 communities with high fire rates.
The priority areas include Braddock, Collier, Duquesne, Etna, Forward, Homestead, McKeesport, North Braddock, Versailles, Wilkinsburg and the Pittsburgh neighborhoods of Allentown, Beltzhoover, Carrick, Hazelwood, Homewood, Lincoln-Lemington and Perry South.
The smoke alarms are powered by built-in lithium batteries designed to last 10 years and come with free installation and fire safety education.
To schedule an installation, please call the Health Department at 412-247-7800.
Funding for the program is provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Health
